Learn about Sharp's various support services including bereavement and spiritual care.
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Advance Care Planning Program
This service provides a means to discuss and determine treatment directives, and appoint someone to make health care decisions on your behalf if you are unable to do so.
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Bereavement Care Services
Bereavement services help those grieving to learn effective ways to cope with their grief and loss, and return to a focus on living.
- Bereavement Support Groups
Sharp HospiceCare's staff of skilled mental health professionals specializes in bereavement and aims to increase community awareness about grieving. Several free support groups are offered.
- Hospice Homes
Sharp's Homes for Hospice are the only places of their kind in San Diego. The homes offer a serene environment for residents and families to gather and enjoy their time together and are fully staffed by nurses.
- Integrative Therapies
Several integrative therapies are offered to help ease the symptoms related to the patient's disease or condition and are performed by specially trained and certified staff.
- Transitions Advance Illness Management Program
This program is designed to provide home-based palliative care and management for patients with advanced progressive chronic illness.
Find a San Diego Doctor
To find a Sharp-affiliated physician, search for San Diego doctors or call 1-800-82-SHARP (1-800-827-4277), Monday through Friday 8 am to 6 pm.
For More Hospice Information
To learn more, read frequently asked questions about Sharp HospiceCare or call 619-667-1900. To find general information about hospice care, read the Home Care and Hospice News archive.